Hey Monir! While I don't participate, I've supported those that do. I became friends with a family that runs a video store and used to take them trays of snacks once the sun went down. Now we live quite far from each other, but I think of them and the happy times we shared. What completely floored me was that first year they gave me a Christmas present, which was wholly unexpected. It was a reciprocal demonstration of respect, celebrating our differences, and I love them for it.

Mil8 saidYou may find the majority of gay people are opposed to (or at least apathetic toward) Jude-Christian-Muslim religion, given its traditional hostility to homosexuality.

Only limited to vocal members of RJ I think. In the real world I don't know of any other non believers. Everyone I meet has some level of either personal belief.

Quite possibly, though I find it hard to believe you know no one who is an atheist or agnostic. A lot of people will state their 'religion' for administrative purposes (eg on joining the armed forces), but many have little or no true belief.

There are, of course, alternative faiths to Judeo-Christian-Muslim religion, many of which have never espoused anti-homosexuality.

Mil8 saidQuite possibly, though I find it hard to believe you know no one who is an atheist or agnostic. A lot of people will state their 'religion' for administrative purposes (eg armed forces), but have little or no true belief.

There are, of course, alternative faiths to Judeo-Christian-Muslim religion, many of which have never have espoused anti-homosexuality.

When polls state that some vast percentage of our population believe in a higher power I think the results make sense.

When stuck with the question and given a moment to think about it most people have some level of personal belief. Among gays, especially those who've lived to experience hatred from religion the lack of belief is probably more common. Add all those who've lived through experience together on a website and a casual observer might assume all gays are atheists.

I just found out that the Mediterranean cruise I am going on in a week will be in Istanbul, Turkey during Ramadan. I have never been to a Muslim country before, so this should be an interesting experience. I'm looking forward to visiting Istanbul as I hear it's an amazing city.

CuriousJockAZ saidI just found out that the Mediterranean cruise I am going on in a week will be in Istanbul, Turkey during Ramadan. I have never been to a Muslim country before, so this should be an interesting experience. I'm looking forward to visiting Istanbul as I hear it's an amazing city.

I wouldn't fret. Turkey is a secular state. It's like the US, but with mosques instead of churches.

CuriousJockAZ saidI just found out that the Mediterranean cruise I am going on in a week will be in Istanbul, Turkey during Ramadan. I have never been to a Muslim country before, so this should be an interesting experience. I'm looking forward to visiting Istanbul as I hear it's an amazing city.

I wouldn't fret. Turkey is a secular state. It's like the US, but with mosques instead of churches.

I was raised Muslim, but I've always been nonobservant. However, Ramadan was a time when my entire family and extended family got together almost every evening. That is something that I cherish about this particular time of year, and something I undoubtedly miss since I'm not back in the Middle East.

Count me in, I’m always excited and about Ramadan, yesterday I prepared my ipod for the occasion but talking about challenge.. I’ll spend half of Ramadan here in Kuwait and the other half in Sweden, my family already travelled to Egypt and most my friends are scattered between Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. So right now I only have a few of my parents cousins here in Kuwait .so I think this year it will be interesting.

The only frustrating thing is the prices of the Omra ,I’m trying to arrange a short Omra for the weakened but the prices are so high I hope I could arrange a good deal before I move to Sweden.

Sorry I think I have to translate few words Omara( is a short visit to the holy land )Ramdan kareem ( رمضان كريم ) it’s the greeting of the holy month and it means that Ramadan is generous, and people will usually will respond back by saying Allah akram (that god is more generous)

meninlove said Hey Monir! While I don't participate, I've supported those that do. I became friends with a family that runs a video store and used to take them trays of snacks once the sun went down. Now we live quite far from each other, but I think of them and the happy times we shared. What completely floored me was that first year they gave me a Christmas present, which was wholly unexpected. It was a reciprocal demonstration of respect, celebrating our differences, and I love them for it.

-Doug

Wow, you guys are simply amazing! I once got a card from Mexico from a friend wishing me a good Ramadan, I was so taken by her gesture! These small gestures have the biggest impact on people. My parents always have our neighbours participate in breaking the fast with delicious food and delicacies. I'll try to invite people too this year so I won't be alone.

CuriousJockAZ saidI just found out that the Mediterranean cruise I am going on in a week will be in Istanbul, Turkey during Ramadan. I have never been to a Muslim country before, so this should be an interesting experience. I'm looking forward to visiting Istanbul as I hear it's an amazing city.

I think you'll find enough people in Istanbul that don't participate. So that shouldn't be a problem.

KepaArg saidi am actually moving to a muslim country soon for work. While i´ ll respect what they believe and not eat and drink outside my apartment, i will not partake. Oooh me too i really want to go to turkey

cranberry2 saidI was raised Muslim, but I've always been nonobservant. However, Ramadan was a time when my entire family and extended family got together almost every evening. That is something that I cherish about this particular time of year, and something I undoubtedly miss since I'm not back in the Middle East.

KepaArg saidi am actually moving to a muslim country soon for work. While i´ ll respect what they believe and not eat and drink outside my apartment, i will not partake. Oooh me too i really want to go to turkey